What does the cryptic crossword clue "British, with the exception of Times readers, comment on expulsion? (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "comment on expulsion?". The wordplay uses a deletion. B (synonym="B") + LESS (synonym="LESS") + YOU (synonym="with the exception of Times readers") = BLESS YOU; definition: "comment on expulsion?" The answer is BLESS YOU.

British, with the exception of Times readers, comment on expulsion? (5,3)

Times Cryptic #29165 | 26 Across | 2025-02-28 flower

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